There in the protected cleft of the rock the bridegroom holds his beloved’s face. He invites us to come to a place where growth and fruit are abundant.
The analogy is purposeful, for God calls everyone to this same intimacy and union.
O my dove, in the clefts of the rock, in the crannies of the cliff, let me see your face, let me hear your voice, for your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely.” Arise, my love, my beautiful one, and come away. The fig tree ripens its figs, and the vines are in blossom they give forth fragrance. The flowers appear on the earth, the time of singing has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land. “Arise, my love, my beautiful one, and come away, for behold, the winter is past the rain is over and gone. Reading Song of Solomon 2:10-14 is like listening in on the bride describing the voice of the bridegroom calling to her: In the Old Testament book, Song of Solomon, God’s love for His church is portrayed poetically, comparing it to the tender love of marriage. Like the husband and wife, we commit to trust and sacrifice for our cherished love, Jesus Christ, and His undying devotion protects us and provides for us eternally. A new, heavenly perspective reigns over natural inclinations, and our sinful nature is exchanged for one with faith as its foundation. With transformed hearts, mindsets change. We live our lives in awe of and in devotion to the One who loves us eternally.
With the absence of the veil comes illumination and transformation as Jesus molds and makes us more like Him. Like the bride’s veil, this supernatural covering is removed when a relationship with Christ begins. In the spiritual realm, the veil symbolizes an unseen covering that prevents a person from receiving and understanding the Kingdom of God. This unearthly unity transcends anything imaginable in the natural realm. In that moment of surrender, the bridegroom reveals His goodness and steadfast love for the bride. A spiritual unveiling occurs when a person yields their life to Him. The symbolism of this marital “unveiling” applies to one’s relationship with Jesus Christ as well. The husband and wife walk hand in hand into an unknown future, knowing they will share good times, endure hardship, and hold fast to each other day by day. Traditional weddings include this cherished ritual of unveiling the bride’s face. Finally, the minister provided the long-awaited permission, “You may kiss your bride.” David lifted the veil, and the longed-for intimacy enhanced by this symbolic act became the first step in their new life together. His best man gently nudged him hoping it would stop the weight-shifting. The ceremony progressed, his anticipation causing him to fidget. David’s removal of the delicate lace veil would provide a lifelong reminder of the moment they committed to cherish each other forever. He yearned to gaze at the sparkling eyes and beautiful smile of his soon-to-be bride.īecause the imagery of removing the wedding veil was important to them, they chose a more traditional ceremony. But he couldn’t control the short, quick breaths betraying his nervous energy. How he longed to see her face, now shadowed by a delicate lace veil. (an excerpt from my book, The Ministry of the Unveiled Face)īehold, you are beautiful, my love, behold, you are beautiful! Your eyes are doves behind your veil.”(Song of Solomon 4:1a)ĭavid could not take his eyes off Lauren as she gracefully walked down the aisle of the sanctuary.
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